Woodlawn Branch Library — Attraction in Wilmington

Woodlawn Library is a clean and welcoming public institution that sits majestically in the heart of Bancroft Parkway and it's adjacent to the historic Little Italy neighborhood of the city of Wilmington. Many years ago, its exact spot served as the old site of the local Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, but now it is a beautiful library with many volumes in fiction, non fiction, magazines, DVD's, CD's, audiobooks, children's literature and young adult (teen) literature, spacious conference rooms for quiet study sessions, and the library has a fantastic staff ready to serve all patrons with enthusiasm, kindness, and respect. I frequent this library, the Newark Free Library, the Hockessin Library, and the Bear Library regularly, but Woodlawn Library remains my favorite for a few distinct reasons: it has a good and contemporary vibe and a cool playground for children. There are surroundings stores, restaurants, and public transportation are all within immediate walking distance. A person doesn't have to travel too far to arrive at Woodlawn and it's about 10 to 12 minutes from downtown Wilmington. They have long business hours and the library is open on Sundays and this is very convenient for patrons who work late and cannot get to visit the library to check out books and movies of interest until after 7 pm. Manager Tanya does a superb job with this location and supervising the Elsmere Library branch as well. When was the last time you visited your library? Give Woodlawn Library a chance and you'll be delighted as often as I am when I am there...

Very nice staff. Beautiful landscaping and located in front of a playground. Parking available. There is a dedicated section for books in spanish when you enter. The children’s area has a nice, sunny open space for children to read and play. At this visit there were 3 options for toddlers to play with which were a basket of trains&tracks, two bags of mega blocks and a ring stacking toy. Giving 4 stars as I wish they had more toy options for toddlers/infants. Possibly a doll house, sensory play, beads on a track as...

An absolutely terrific library! A wide selection of books, music and video, as well as a LARGE section of the facility dedicated to children's books. They also have several events for kids, movie showings and employment assistance. This is a top shelf library and I commend the wonderful staff for all their above and beyond...